Dragon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Dragon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 25.084 N,0 18.07 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.418067
  • Longitude: -0.301167
Wreck Depth 12.4 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DRAGON
Type cruiser (merchant)
Flag PL
Shadow Height 6.1
Orientation 45
Tonnage 4850
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 8, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Apr 14, 2022

Surveying Details

H6873/50 1.2.51 H6873/50 1.2.51 WK 6FMS 3FT [12MTRS] IN 492506N, 001901W. (FR NM 35/020/50). - NM 181/51. 17.9.79 17.9.79 WK OF 'DRAGON' [POSSIBLY] IN 492508N, 001857W [EUR]. (FR WK RECORDS). H3898/82 17.5.82 H3898/82 17.5.82 SHOWN AS WK, LEAST DEPTH 12.4MTRS [6FMS 4FT] IN 492508N, 001859W ON FR 6927 [1981 EDN]. BR STD. 24.7.90 24.7.90 SHOWN AS WK 12.4MTRS IN 492508N, 001859.5W ON FR 6927 [1985 EDN]. WK OF 'DRAGON' IN 492508.4N, 001859.4W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. EXAM'D BY MAGNETOMETER & E/S. LEAST DEPTH 12.4 IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. LIES ON STARBOARD SIDE WITH FUNNEL & GUN TURRET ON AFT SECTION. ORIENTATION SW/NE. HT 6.1MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14590134). NCA. 27.12.12 27.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 4925.084N, 0018.070W.

Circumstances of loss

BRITISH CRUISER LOANED TO POLISH NAVY. DAMAGED BY HUMAN TORPEDO OFF NORMANDY. CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (WW2SL).

General Comments

LIES ON STARBOARD SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the DRAGON wreck located?

The DRAGON wreck is located at coordinates 49 25.084 N,0 18.07 W.

How deep is the DRAGON and where exactly is it located?

The DRAGON lies at a depth of about 12.4 meters and is located at coordinates 49 25.084 N,0 18.07 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DRAGON?

The seabed around the DRAGON lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the DRAGON sink?

The DRAGON sank on Jul 8, 1944.

When was the wreck of the DRAGON discovered?

The wreck of the DRAGON was discovered in 1944.

What country did the DRAGON belong to?

The DRAGON belonged to PL.

What was the tonnage of the DRAGON?

The DRAGON had a tonnage of 4850 tons.

What type of wreck is the DRAGON?

The DRAGON is classified as a cruiser (merchant).

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